As i see it, the only problem with downvoting is that asimetry of power between a small guy and a whale. Its even worst than a centralized censorship, just one big guy can a screw many littles without loosing much. But, there should be also a way to destroy attempts to drain the pool reward with spam or other bad practices. Its maybe a necesary tool, but...
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Im preparing my first post!